Tony D’Angelo, the self-proclaimed “Don of NXT,” added another successful defense to his North American Championship reign on this week’s WWE NXT. His opponent? None other than “All Ego” Ethan Page, who has apparently traded in his ego for some existential dread.
The drama started backstage, where Page sat sulking after yet another heartbreak at Deadline. Having already failed to reclaim the NXT Championship he lost to Trick Williams in October, Page hit a new low by falling short in the Iron Survivor Challenge. Enter Tony D’Angelo, who swaggered in with all the subtlety of a mobster in a buddy cop movie, offering Page a shot at the North American title—not out of respect, but out of pity.
Page initially refused, brushing off the title as beneath him, only to change his tune when the rest of the locker room expressed interest. Nothing like a little competition to spark some ego, huh?
The Match
Once the bell rang, Page’s desperation was on full display. He wrestled like a man trying to cash a check before it bounces, going for quick roll-ups and shortcuts to get the win. Unfortunately for him, D’Angelo had the perfect counter: a devastating powerbomb that secured the 1-2-3 and left Page staring at the arena lights, wondering where it all went wrong.
D’Angelo celebrated his victory with The Family, probably planning a victory cannoli, while Page sat on the ring apron looking like he’d just been told his favorite pizza joint closed down. Later, he addressed his loss in a backstage segment, spiraling into a crisis about his place in NXT. Turns out, losing to the champ wasn’t just a blow to his record—it was a blow to his soul.
What’s Next?
For D’Angelo, it’s business as usual: keeping the North American Championship and making sure the gold matches his swagger. For Page, it’s a much bigger question: Will he sink further into despair, or finally rise to reclaim his spot at the top?
Whatever happens next, one thing’s for sure—Tony D’s reign isn’t just strong, it’s family strong.